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BSR Nabs Permit for 49.9-MWp Solar Farm
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has received planning permission for a 49.9-MWp solar farm in the Torridge government district in northwest Devon. The Coldharbour Farm Solar
Nov 6, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, British Solar Renewables, BSR
Japan’s Mitsui sells 679MW of solar and wind in Canada
Japanese trading corporation Mitsui & Co has sold its interest in a 679MW portfolio of operational Canadian wind and solar to Canadian infrastructure management firm Axium.
Oct 30, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Japan, Canada, Asia, North America, mitsui, engie canada inc
Centrica Buys Old Gas Plant to Turn It Into Green Energy Site
Centrica Plc, the UK's greatest house energy distributor, prepares to turn an idled gas-fired power plant into a renewables hub in a press to move away from fossil fuels.
Jan 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Centrica
BSR Secures €400M for UK Solar and Storage Expansion
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has secured GBP 345 million (EUR 400.9 million) in debt financing to support the development of 609 MW of solar and solar-plus-storage projects across 12 locations in the UK. This financial backing enables BSR to reach financial close on these renewable energy initiatives.The projects are part of BSR's efforts to expand solar energy capacity and integrate storage solutions, contributing to the UK's renewable energy goals. The funding will facilitate the construction and operation of these sites, enhancing the country's clean energy infrastructure and supporting the transition to sustainable energy sources.
How will BSR's GBP 345 million funding impact the UK's renewable energy landscape?
Accelerate the deployment of solar energy projects, increasing the UK's overall renewable energy capacity.
Enhance energy security by diversifying the energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Support the UK's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Create job opportunities in the renewable energy sector, boosting local economies.
Encourage further investment in renewable energy technologies and infrastructure.
Improve grid stability and efficiency through the integration of solar-plus-storage solutions.
Contribute to lowering energy costs in the long term by increasing the supply of renewable energy.
Strengthen the UK's position as a leader in renewable energy innovation and development.
Jul 4, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, BSR
UK Reviews 150-MW Solar Park by ib vogt JV
UK green light: ib vogt GmbH and Firma Energy's 150 MW solar park with battery storage advances in approval, boosting renewable energy future.
Apr 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, ib vogt, PV Power Plant
Norfund, CDC spend US$ 39m in 2.4 GW of South African renewables
Norway's Norfund and UK growth finance organization CDC have actually collaborated to money 2.4 GW of eco-friendly deployment in South Africa via a ZAR600 million (US$ 39 million) investment in renewables business H1 Capital.
Mar 8, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, norfund, cdc, H1 Capital, just energy transition
Octopus Energy commits to GBP-1.5 bn Asia-Pacific investment
Britain's Octopus Energy is driving deeper right into the Asia-Pacific energy market, announcing intend on Thursday to invest GBP 1.5 billion (USD 1.9 bn/EUR 1.7 bn) in the area by 2027.
May 22, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Octopus Energy
Port of Hull unveils 6.5 MW UK solar roof covering
Project included 2 years of planning prior to building and construction
Nov 11, 2020 // Plants, Rooftop PV, UK, Europe, rooftop PV, Matt Brailsford
EVLO preps to build solar-plus-battery hybrid in British Columbia
EVLO Energy Storage Inc, a unit of Canadian utility Hydro-Quebec, has actually assigned contractors that will work to understand its utility-scale range solar project with an exclusive battery in the District of Summerland, British Columbia.
Jan 16, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, EVLO Energy Storage, British Columbia
Macquarie announces major 20GW clean energy drive
Macquarie Group intends to build a 20GW renewables pipeline over the next five years through its Green Investment Group (GIG), the green finance bank it purchased from the British government in 2017.
Sep 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, Australia, Europe, Oceania, macquarie, solarcentury, David Cameron, Green Investment Group
Belectric to Build 28.5 MWp UK Solar Plant
Belectric has been awarded a contract to build a 28.5-MWp solar plant in Norwich, England. The plant is expected to be operational by summer 2024 and will be able to power 9,500 households annually. This is part of Belectric's increasing presence in the UK and Netherlands.
Aug 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Belectric, PV Power Plant
EDF Grows C&I Presence with SAS Energy Buy
EDF Renewables UK expands its commercial and industrial presence with the acquisition of SAS Energy, a British solar installer. SAS Energy owns a portfolio of 45 projects in development and under construction, and EDF will now offer financed and capital-funded projects in the solar, electric vehicle, and battery storage sectors.
Sep 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables, SAS Energy
Storage space might 'halve British wind curtailment'
3.6 TWh was shut off in 2020 sufficient to power a million homes for a year, claims LCP research
Jan 12, 2021 // Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, Europe, England, onshore wind, SCOTLAND, Wales, OFFSHORE WIND, Chris Matson
UK Announces Lithium Mining in Cornwall
Imerys and British Lithium are partnering to mine battery-grade lithium carbonate in Cornwall. The venture could create 300 jobs and supply 500,000 electric cars with the component by 2030. Supported by UK government and Innovate UK, the project builds on Cornwall's mining heritage and could help secure the future of the car industry.
Jun 30, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, lithium
UK water energy launches solar tender
Southern Waters is thinking about getting electrical energy from generation facilities on its sites in southerly England. After introducing a request for info process last year, it is currently looking for quotes from independent power manufacturers.
Aug 13, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, tender, Europe










